2022 Mercedes-Benz A Class vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class

2022 Mercedes-Benz A Class

#5 in Luxury Small Sedans

2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class

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A 220 4MATIC Sedan

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AMG CLA 35 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CLA AMG CLA 35 4MATIC Coupe	22	29	$44,979	$47,850
CLA AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe	20	29	$52,029	$55,350
CLA CLA 250 4MATIC Coupe	24	33	$37,459	$39,850
CLA CLA 250 Coupe	25	35	$35,579	$37,850

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,973

$44,979

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,950

$47,850

Monthly Payment Estimate

$599 / month

$798 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz A220 gives shoppers a taste of luxury in a small sedan package.

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a stylish little sedan with plenty of personality and a hefty price tag.

TCC Likes

Well equipped
Turbo-4 balances power and economy
Good steering

Coupe-ish silhouette
Great interior tech
Hot AMG versions

TCC Dislikes

No AMGs
Expensive AMG Line cosmetic option
Driver Assistance packages other packages

Tiny trunk
Big money, little car
The least practical of Mercedes’ small cars

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

35.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

57.4

Second Leg Room (in)

33.9

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

38.5

Second Hip Room (in)

56.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

26.5

Length, Overall (in)

179.1

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

56.9

55.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.9

63.3

Wheelbase (in)

107.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.7

72.2

Track Width, Front (in)

61.7

63.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.6

11.6

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

13.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.1

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R66

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR17

P235/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R66

R02

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR17

P235/40HR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3395

3505

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

115

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

221 @ 1600

295 @ 3000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 @ 5800

302 @ 5800

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

10.04

Trans Order Code

426

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

4.34

4.92

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

2.00

2.23

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

2.51

2.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

15.95

15.93

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

6.36

6.93

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

3.21

3.61

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

13.95

12.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.46

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Mercedes-Benz CLA

Body Style

4MATIC Sedan

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.3

7.2

2022 Mercedes-Benz A Class

A-Class being discontinued
Lease: From $429/month
Rebates: No cash incentives
Finance: No finance incentives

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2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class

2022 CLA-Class is here
Lease: From $429 per mo.
Rebates: No cash incentives
Finance: Up to $500 first-payment credit

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